Brazilian citizen data under threat with sale of national tech firmsA manifesto released by the employees at one of the state-controlled firms to be privatized by the government raises concerns over the future of information belonging to millions of citizens.August 31, 2019 by Angelica Mari in Big Data Analytics
Cloud needs a modern data foundation, modern data needs a cloud foundationSurvey shows that cloud helps accelerate data modernization and transformation efforts. But it needs to be undertaken gradually, with an eye to security and performance.August 31, 2019 by Joe McKendrick in Cloud Priorities
BodyGuardz cases and screen protector for Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Unequal tech protecting your Samsung phoneA couple new cases and a self-healing screen protector are now available from BodyGuardz. The cases offer fantastic texture to help you hold your phone securely with 10 feet drop protection as well.August 31, 2019 by Matthew Miller in Mobility
Lenovo rolls out new IdeaPad laptops, Chromebooks, budget Android tabletsAfter announcing new portables for business users earlier this week, the PC maker targets consumers with a range of new systems in anticipation of next week's IFA event.August 31, 2019 by Sean Portnoy in Lenovo
Pad & Quill Lowry Cuff Edition for Apple Watch: 3-piece aviator band offers style and qualityThere are some extremely expensive cuff style bands for the Apple Watch, but thankfully the folks at Pad & Quill offer an affordable, exquisitely constructed handmade leather option for less than $100. This new Edition one improves upon its previous Lowry Cuff model too.August 31, 2019 by Matthew Miller in Mobility
WordPress sites under attack as hacker group tries to create rogue admin accountsHackers exploit vulnerabilities in more than ten WordPress plugins to plant backdoor accounts on unpatched sites.August 30, 2019 by Catalin Cimpanu in Security
Jack Dorsey's Twitter account got hackedHackers tweet and retweet offensive content, make bomb threat.August 30, 2019 by Catalin Cimpanu in Security
Play VideoGoogle Lens feature can search for text in your photos and copy-paste itThe tool could be very handy for finding receipts and Wi-Fi passwords.August 30, 2019 in Innovation
Gear4 cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus: D30 technology protects from high dropsThe Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is an expensive smartphone, but thankfully there is a number of accessories available. Gear4 sent along three case options with integrated D30 technology to provide drop protection from 4-5 meters.August 30, 2019 by Matthew Miller in Mobility
LGBTQ: The missing letters in Google’s YouTube alphabet and the moral struggle of algorithmsWhere's the training data on morals and ethics? Google is trying to make sense of hot-button cultural and political issues using AI and algorithms.August 30, 2019 by Tom Foremski in Tech Industry
Play VideoSecurity flaws found in Xilinx's SoC boards, one is unpatchableXilinx Zynq UltraScale+ SoCs are normally used in automotive, aviation, consumer electronics, industrial, and military components.August 30, 2019 by ZDNet Editors in Security
Play VideoOptimizing IoT for blueberry farms: A learning experience for IntelZDNet's Stephanie Condon tells Karen Roby how Intel improved its Connected Logistics Platform after conducting a pilot project with blueberry farmers.August 30, 2019 by Karen Roby in Internet of Things
Company behind Foxit PDF Reader announces security breachFoxit Software said hackers breached website accounts and stole user information.August 30, 2019 by Catalin Cimpanu in Security
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 20H1 test build adds cloud-reset optionMicrosoft has added its promised cloud-reset feature, plus a new tablet-mode option to its latest Windows 10 20H1 test build, No. 18970.August 30, 2019 by Mary Jo Foley in Windows 10
Play VideoHow to make analytics more accessible to the general business userKate Wright, head of augmented business intelligence Hana an Analytics at SAP, explains to Tonya Hall the process and the importance of making analytics available for more than just data scientists.August 30, 2019 by Tonya Hall in Big Data
Samsung Galaxy A50 on Xfinity Mobile review: Affordable powerful Android phone with attractive cellular optionsWhile flagship phones are priced over $1,000 it is good to see there are still good quality affordable smartphones. The Galaxy A50 is one third the cost of the latest flagships and Xfinity Mobile offers attractive pricing on the Verizon cellular network.August 30, 2019 by Matthew Miller in Mobility
Play VideoLife on Mars? Researchers look for ways to reduce the health risksAny mission to Mars will face many health risks, but researchers are already working on how to tackle them.August 30, 2019 by ZDNet Editors in Health
Plasma thrusters for small satellite systems hit hyper driveThe new space race isn't about Mars or the moon, but cheap satellite constellations.August 30, 2019 by Greg Nichols in Robotics